Chlorine Gas Leak in Karbala Hospitalizes 600+ Pilgrims
A chlorine gas leak at a Karbala water treatment plant sent over 621 pilgrims to local hospitals with mild to moderate suffocation symptoms on the eve of Arbaeen.
August 2025
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Roads and Power Restored in Yuzhong County After Mountain Torrents
Roads and power restored in Yuzhong County after devastating mountain torrents in Gansu Province on the Chinese mainland. Rescue teams are racing to find the missing.
Chinese Team’s Smart Mosquito System Boosts Disease Control
Southern Medical University scientists in Guangdong have developed a smart mosquito surveillance system that quadruples monitoring efficiency and cuts adult captures by 40%.
Descendant Unveils WWII Germ Warfare Records in China
Katsutoshi Takegami, descendant of a Japanese Unit 1644 member, released new rosters exposing Imperial Japan’s secret WWII biological warfare against China.
Why Alaska? Trump and Putin Set for Urgent August 15 Summit
Presidents Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska on August 15—driven by strategic urgency and mutual needs, this summit promises a new chapter in U.S.-Russia relations.
Chinese mainland’s summer box office tops 8.5 billion yuan
The Chinese mainland’s 2025 summer box office has surged past 8.5 billion yuan (~$1.18B), fueled by strong presales and audience enthusiasm, highlighting a thriving big-screen season.
Test Your China News IQ: Aug 4-10, 2025 Quiz
Miss the headlines from the Chinese mainland? Take our quick quiz on last week’s top stories (Aug 4-10, 2025) and see how up-to-date you are!
Butterfly in an Invisible Crowd: Zhuangzi’s Wisdom for Today’s Seekers
Explore Zhuangzi’s ancient parable of the “invisible crowd” and learn how clearing mental noise can reveal your inner path to clarity and creativity.
War Drama ‘Dead to Rights’ Resonates Across North America
The Chinese mainland’s wartime drama ‘Dead to Rights’ resonates with North American audiences through its powerful portrayal of sacrifice and historical truth.
US Tariffs Drive Up Car Prices: Automakers Brace for Hikes
Steep import duties on parts are cutting into GM, Ford and Stellantis profits, adding $2K-$5K per vehicle and setting the stage for sticker shock in 2025.